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WorksheetsBaroque Musical Time Period
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
"Baroque" comes from a Portuguese word that means
pretty pearl
misshapen circle
misshapen pearl
ugly
A major characteristic of Baroque music is that it is
highly ornamental
mostly quiet
old
very plain
One musical development that set Baroque music apart was
having only one instrument play all the parts
the use of repeat signs
the ability to have change in dynamics
Mark ALL the differences between oratorio and opera
Oratorio uses sets and costumes while opera does not
Oratorio does not use sets and costumes but opera does
Opera can be about anything while oratorio is only based on religious text
Opera is only based on religious text while oratorio can be about anything
Which was NOT a development during the Baroque period?
the orchestra
the pianoforte
use of dynamic differences
solo singing
Where was Johann Sebastian Bach from?
Italy
England
Germany
India
During the Baroque period, instrumental music became just as important and popular as vocal music.
True
False
Who was not a composer during the Baroque time period?
HIldegaard V
George Frederic Handel
Antonia Vivaldi
George Telemann
Who wrote the violin concerto The Four Seasons?
Bach
Handel
Vivaldi
Which instruments were newly developed in the Baroque period?
the transverse flute, the oboe, the pianoforte
the violin, the harpsichord, the lute
What are the dates of the Baroque time period?
1500-1650
1600-1750
1700-1850
1550-1700
